Espurr (Burning Shadows 59) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Espurr is a Common Pokémon card from the Burning Shadows set, numbered 59. It has 60 HP and features the attack Perplexing Eyes—an understated but engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attack: Perplexing Eyes (Colorless) — Changes the Defending Pokémon’s Weakness to Psychic until the end of your next turn without altering the amount of Weakness.
• Flavor Text: “The organ that emits its intense psychic power is sheltered by its ears to keep power from leaking out.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Espurr appears in the Burning Shadows set, identified by card number 59. It is a Common rarity card and is part of the Sun & Moon series. The card is illustrated by Miki Tanaka, whose art captures Espurr’s psychic essence with subtle detail.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Espurr card. Key identifiers include its set code “sm3,” card number 59, and the Psychic type with a single Colorless attack cost. The card’s retreat cost is 1, and it has no abilities, only one attack.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its strategic value lies in its attack “Perplexing Eyes,” which can manipulate the opponent’s Weakness type temporarily, offering tactical flexibility.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store this Espurr card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface; as a Common, it may be handled frequently. Proper storage will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): This set includes the Espurr card as a Common Psychic Basic Pokémon with a unique attack that alters Weakness types. The set is part of the Sun & Moon series and features artwork by Miki Tanaka. Release date is unknown.